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Visit the Listening Dog

Listening Dog

Having a rough day? Or want a companion to talk or read to?

Have a one-on-one visit with a licensed therapy dog at the library!

Reading to a licensed therapy dog allows children to develop their skills by reading aloud in a therapeutic, no-pressure environment.

Our Listening Dogs are great with kids and very gentle, and they love to listen!

Listening Dogs are available at the Main Library on Tuesdays from 3 to 5pm, and at the Northside Library on Mondays from 3 to 5pm.

Register for your 15-minute time slot through one of the events listed below.  Registration opens one week before each event.

If you have questions about the Listening Dog program, email youthservices@crcpl.org.

Listening Dog Events
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Hang Out with the Listening Dog at the Main Library
Tue, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!
Cancelled
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!
Cancelled
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at Northside Branch
Mon, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at the Main Library
Tue, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!
Registration opens Tuesday, October 21 2025 at 3:00pm
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at the Main Library
Tue, Nov 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!
Registration opens Tuesday, November 18 2025 at 3:00pm
Hang Out with the Listening Dog at the Main Library
Tue, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!
Registration opens Tuesday, December 2 2025 at 3:00pm
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